Rules and Guidance for Public Water Systems

Lists the principal rules and related guidance for operators of public water systems in Texas.

Those who operate a public drinking water system in the state must be familiar with federal and state rules. The following links may be helpful.

Am I a "Public Water System"?
Find out if you are a PWS and, if so, what requirements you must meet.

Rules and Regulatory Guidance:

The Rules and Regulations for Public Water Systemsare established by the TCEQ and specify construction and operational standards for public water supply (PWS) systems.
- Rule: 30 TAC 290.38-47
Drinking Water Standardsare set by the agency that cover primary and secondary water quality standards.
- Rule: 30 TAC 290.101-122
The Ground Water Rule applies to all public water systems that provide ground water. The rule also applies to any system that mixes surface and ground water if the ground water is added directly to the distribution system and provided to the consumer without treatment.

Rule: 30 TAC 290.116
Guidance: In development, for more information visit the Ground Water Rule main page.

Surface Water Monthly Operating Report (SWMOR) RG-211
One Meter per Residence Requirements, available in English (RG-219)/Un Medidor Por Residencia, available in Spanish (RG-219)
A Drought Planning Guide for Public Water Systems in Texas (RG-226)
Backflow Protection on Water-Based Fire Protection Systems RG-345
Drinking Water Standards Governing Drinking Water Quality and Reporting Requirements for Public Water Systems: 30 TAC Chapter 290, Subchapter F ; unofficial version also available in PDF.
The Feasibility of Regionalizing Water & Wastewater Utilities RG-357
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) RG-379
How to Develop a Monitoring Plan RG-384
Disinfectant Residual Reporting for PWSs (DLQOR) RG-407

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